River Valley Foods

Maintain accurate inventory records, perform cycle counts, process damages and returns, and resolve inventory discrepancies. | High school diploma or equivalent, prior inventory experience preferred, computer skills including Outlook and Excel, ability to lift 50 pounds, and reliable transportation. | INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST  River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.  General Description/Purpose: The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently cycle counting and adjusting inventory, processing damages and returns and helping to address the root cause of issues with inventory counts or locations.   Work Schedule: * Monday – Friday, 5am - 1:45pm  Wages: * $20.00 - $21.00 per hour Job Responsibilities: * Maintain inventory stock and ensure accurate records of inventory quantities * Assess inventory reports, identify issues and action items and take appropriate action * Perform daily cycle counts and make necessary adjustments * Address recalls, quality issues, and resolve root causes for mispicks and errors * Process warehouse damages, repack product to return to stock and make appropriate adjustments * Check in products returned from customers and put away in the appropriate location * Assist with physical warehouse inventory audits * Follow all company and SQF guidelines when handling products * Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used and operate equipment in a safe manner * Perform other related duties as requested Required Skills/Abilities: * Must be at least 18 years old * Able to read and speak English * Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment while performing daily tasks * Organized, self-motivated * Excellent communication skills * Computer skills including Outlook and Excel * Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems * Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test * Must have reliable transportation to travel between warehouse buildings and must have a satisfactory driving record based on MVR results * Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent required * Prior Inventory experience preferred Physical Requirements: * Able to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time * Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds   Benefits:  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:  * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Company paid holidays  * Health, prescription, and dental insurance  * Life and disability insurance   * Supplemental insurances  * 401 (k) with company match * Employee assistant program   * Employee purchase program      River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).